LED fixture... Help!

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  1. ronnief

    ronnief Plankton

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    Hi
    I have a 55 gallons (standard) with some mushrooms and zoas under a t5 fixture... and next month I have to change the bulbs. But, I don't want to keep spending more than $120 every 8-12 month. Yesterday I saw this fixture :

    TaoTronics 120W Acquarium Coral Reef Tank White Blue LED Grow Light- White | eBay

    and I don't know if this a good quality fixture (has some decent reviews in Amazon). If so... How many of these lamps I will need for my tank.

    I am totally open to suggestions!!!... If there is anything better than this, under the $400 (and DIY design is not an option, because I am a mess:-/) ... please let me know;D


    thanks 8)
     
    ronnief, Jan 22, 2012
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  2. cosmo

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    I'm not saying these are crap, but i've seen them repackaged/rebranded a 100 times, and the reviews are never good!
     
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  4. ronnief

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    thanks a lot for the information...!!!

    But a really want to know how many LED I need for tank (55gallons - 48x21x13).
    A fixture with 55 LED (3 watts each) will be enough for soft coral and some easy SPS? :confused:

    thanks guys!! great forum... 8)
     
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  5. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    The 48 LED kit from Rapid should fit your tank perfectly.
     
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    SeminoleB Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Go with more if you can with dimming option... The ownership of softies and easy SPSs is just a stepping stone for more light-requiring corals, LOL
     
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  7. ronnief

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